A refreshing and vibrant Mediterranean cucumber salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack.
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Peel and dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Add the crumbled feta cheese and sliced Kalamata olives to the salad bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.